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A foreign visitor stands in front of a robot artist before it draws his portrait at an interactive zone at the National Museum of China on Nov 19, 2018. [Photo by Li Ping/chinadaily.com.cn]

Reform and opening-up 40 years on

A major exhibition is underway at the National Museum of China commemorating the 40th anniversary of China's reform and opening-up. Through historical photos, documents, videos, miniature models and interactive devices, the exhibition presents the country's major achievements and changes in people's lives since reform and opening-up began in 1978.

The exhibition also highlights high-tech devices such as robots that paint portraits for visitors and robots that make coffee.

Get a sneak peek here.

If you go:
8:30 am to 6 pm (entry closed at 4:30 pm). National Museum of China, 16 East Chang'an Avenue, Dongcheng district. 010-6511-6188.
Tickets: Free